The process used to release essential oils (and therefore, a deeper, more concentrated flavour) from seeds, nuts, and grains.

What is the process of toasting?

100

If buying seeds in their shells look for firm shells with no _____________.

What are cracks?

100

Each year, the average American consumes over six pounds of this legume and its products.

What are peanuts?

100

Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting this stuck to the roof of your mouth.

What is peanut butter?

200

This is the multi-layered covering which protects the grain from sunlight, pests, water and disease. It is rich in dietary fibre and contains B vitamins, iron, zinc, copper and phytonutrients such as lignans and phytic acid.

What is bran?

200

Nuts are high in this nutrient needed by the human body for growth and maintenance - especially in muscle.

What is protein?

200

Seeds are a good source of protein. They also contain _______, a substance used in the body for carrying oxygen to cells.

What is iron?

200

Combine beans or lentils with grains like barley, oats, and rice, and complete __________ are formed, making them a good source of this vital nutrient for people who should avoid meat or choose not to eat it.

What are proteins?

200

It gives elasticity to dough, helping it to rise and to keep its shape, and often giving the final product a chewy texture. It is a protein found in the endosperm of wheat.

What is gluten?

300

The starchy component of grain that provides nutrients for the germ. It is the part that is used to make flour.

What is endosperm?

300

Unless this is added to nuts, it does not naturally occur.

What is salt?

300

List any 3 benefits/beneficial substances in seeds

What are protein, unsaturated fat, vitamins, carbohydrates, fibre and also minerals?

300

This globally popular legume is used in many dishes, such as tofu, or eaten whole - fyi: the Japanese name is edamame.

What are soybeans?

300

Nuts have a very high content of unsaturated fatty acids and the oxygen in the air easily attack and oxidize these chemicals and the nuts can become __________.

What is rancid?

400

List 4 of Canada’s 6 major grain crops:

What are wheat, corn, barley, canola, soybeans and
flaxseed?

400

These are grown on trees resembling peach trees - this nut and shell is found in a fruit that resembles a peach.

What is an almond?

400

Another name for pepitas

What are pumpkin seeds?

400

Beans provide substantial amounts of this, which can help prevent constipation:

What is insoluble fiber?

400

Unlike most other __________, lentils don't need to be soaked before cooking.

What are beans?

500

These two words refer to the fact that all of the grain (bran, germ, and endosperm) is used and nothing is lost in the process of making the flour.

What is "whole grain"?

500

The process of removing the fine skin from the nutmeat - by steaming or boiling.

What is blanching?

500

These seeds can be made into a paste called tahini (used in various recipes - including hummus).